SkyCity Entertainment Group (ASX:SKC, NZE:SKC) shares are trading at an estimated 50% discount to the value of its assets, but brokerage firm Forsyth Barr believes the stock is poised for a rebound as investor sentiment begins to stabilize, Radio New Zealand shared in a Tuesday report.
The company has suffered from weak domestic demand, the delayed International Convention Centre (NZICC) opening, and costly regulatory issues in New Zealand and Australia, particularly related to its loss-making Adelaide Casino.
The stock was projected to exceed its most recent closing share price of NZ$0.74 per share, with a target price of NZ$1.10 per share that was still 20% lower than its book value, said Forsyth Barr analyst Paul Koraua.
While market sentiment remains cautious, recovery drivers such as the NZICC, a city rail link, and improved tourism could support future gains, Koraua added.
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